U.S. economy grows 3.6 percent in third quarter

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2013-12-05 21:56:32

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (Xinhua) -- The U.S. economy increased at an annual rate of 3.6 percent in the third quarter before the 16-day partial government shutdown, boosted by private inventories and residential fixed investment, U.S. Commerce Department reported Thursday.